Ruth Tankleff, age 87 passed away on January 4, 2012. Adored wife of the late Norman. Loving mother of Shelley Tanen, Jeffrey Tankleff and Autumn Tankleff. Dear mother-in-law of Howard Asness. Cherished grandmother of Landon Tankleff Asness. Beloved sister of Claire Cohen. Graveside Services will be held on January 6, 2012 at 11:30 AM at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Ridgewood, New York. Please meet the family at the office at the cemetery at 11:15 AM. The family suggests donations to ORT America you can make donations on their website at www.ortamerica.org or by mail at ORT America, 75 Maiden Lane, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10038 or by phone 800.519.2678.